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I'm Clifford Stumme, and I use literary analysis and research to explain the deeper meanings of pop songs. Feel free to leave a comment or to email me at clifford@popsongprofessor.com with questions or ideas!

Pop Song Professor Clifford Stumme does a thorough explanation of "Guns for Hands" by Twenty One Pilots, and he does it with your help! About a month ago, he put out a call for help in explaining this amazing song, and you responded! Thanks for your help!

Pop Song Professor Clifford Stumme and his guest Dr. Tess Stockslager take a long, close look at Mumford and Sons's album Sigh No More to map out how the album's songs work together to tell a story of frustration, anger, redemption, and victory. It's a podcast that you really won't want to miss.

Pop Song Professor Clifford Stumme continues his series on the Twenty One Pilots album Vessel with "Migraine." It's a deep song, and there's some really good stuff here. Be sure to listen! And feel free to email Clifford back at jugglingcliff@gmail.com with your thoughts.

Pop Song Professor Clifford Stumme tackles another serious song in his series on the Twenty One Pilots album Vessel. Like the others, "Ode to Sleep" is full of meaning and valuable insights into life and one's mental life. Enjoy and be sure to share with other Skeleton Clique members and those who need to become Skeleton Clique members.

Pop Song Professor Clifford Stumme takes on his next Twenty One Pilots explanation project. A LOT of TOP fans requested Clifford explain "House of Gold," and he couldn't wait. "House of Gold" by Twenty One Pilots is a deep song with plenty below the surface and much to think about. Enjoy hearing it explained line-by-line by the Pop Song Professor!

Pop Song Professor and his wife April Stumme take on "Rise" by Katy Perry. The song is getting popular FAST, but there's a lot to it, and it's kind of interesting. Topics in this podcast stretch from the 2016 Olympics, to the pre-100 BC Olympics, to the Zelda video games.

Pop Song Professor Clifford Stumme takes on "Car Radio" by Twenty One Pilots and uses rock legend "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey to help him do it! "Car Radio" is about thoughtfulness and is an incredibly thoughtful song itself. Don't miss this explanation!

Enjoy this podcast that asks a big question. Please email me at jugglingcliff@gmail.com if you have a response to what I said. I'm still ironing out some of the details of my theory here, so bear with me. Have a great day!

Hey! Be sure to check out my most recent podcast about what "Can't Feel My Face" by The Weeknd means! The meaning of this song may surprise you, and it definitely isn't about what it sounds like. Enjoy!

It's time to ask difficult questions about what's art and what's not. There are some songs that mean something deeper, and there are those that help us to have a good time. How do we tell the difference? Be sure to listen on this week's episode of the Pop Song Professor Podcast!

"Kitchen Sink" is an awesome song. I love just about anything that Twenty One Pilots puts out, and this song from a while back is not an exception. Take a listen to the song and then check out the song itself and then listen to my explanation of what a "Kitchen Sink" is. Be warned that that is a mystery you're not going to figure out without a little help or some research. I know needed to ask for help with this one.

April and Clifford get deeper into the meaning behind "Magnets" by Lorde and Disclosure in this edition of the podcast. Comment below or email Clifford at jugglingcliff@gmail.com if you have something to add or have questions!